Tag Archives: 2016 World Cup of Hockey

CBA Talks: Where Do Things Currently Stand Between the NHL and NHLPA In Regards to the Next CBA?

Posted on September 6, 2019 by

Over the last couple of weeks, the collective bargaining agreement talks have heated up between the league owners and Players’ Association.  The current CBA was signed back in January 2013 and is set to expire on September 15, 2022.

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Dmitry Orlov has been through bumps and bruises but is developing into No. 1 defenseman for the Capitals

Posted on September 28, 2017 by

In his 6-year career in Washington, Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov has had ups and downs. He progressed from a player who makes very noticeable mistakes on the ice to one of the most important pieces on the Capitals roster. With the … Continue reading →

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What’s the Fouss? The NHL Needs to Get Rid of the “Bye Week”

Posted on February 15, 2017 by

Are bye weeks a good thing for the NHL players? Continue reading →

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NHL 17 Review: A Realistic Experience in a Virtual World

Posted on December 26, 2016 by

Santa was extra good to me this Christmas. In addition to getting tickets to the Caps game this Thursday, I also got NHL 17 for the Xbox One. This years edition of the EA Sports franchise features St. Louis Blues star … Continue reading →

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What’s The Fouss? The World Cup of Hockey Is Cool, But Could Be Better

Posted on September 30, 2016 by

Weekly Column: What’s the Fouss? The World Cup of Hockey Is Cool, But Could Be Better Continue reading →

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Television Ratings for the World Cup of Hockey

Posted on September 28, 2016 by

U.S. television ratings for the World Cup of Hockey are out, and as expected, the ratings are wide-ranging, with mixed results for Team USA.

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Amazing Goal by Evgeny Kuznetsov

Posted on September 24, 2016 by

Photo: NHL For a period and a half it was business as usual, as Team Canada seemed to be methodically marching their way to the championship round with a win over Team Russia. But then Team Russia woke up. 

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The Weekly Rant: The Demise of Team USA At the World Cup of Hockey Tournament

Posted on September 23, 2016 by

The Weekly Rant: The Demise of Team USA at the World Cup of Hockey Tournament. What went wrong? How can Team USA improve for the future? Continue reading →

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Alex Ovechkin With a Sick Pass, Sets Up First Russia Goal

Posted on September 22, 2016 by

The Capitals Alex Ovechkin set up Team Russia’s first goal against Team Finland on Friday. The assist was generated on the heels of a beautiful curl-and-drag move, followed by a slick crossing pass to Valdimir Tarasenko, who simply tapped in … Continue reading →

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Ref Cam: The “Best of” from Team Sweden vs. Team North America

Posted on September 22, 2016 by

One of the better production features of the World Cup of Hockey has been the use of “Ref Cam,” a camera mounted to the referee’s helmet that continuously records and relays video from the referees point of view. The video has … Continue reading →

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